USDA West Fluid Milk 02/12 14:05

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on February 12, 2026

California milk production and components are strong this week. Open processing 
time is tight, especially in the Central Valley. Stakeholders indicate spot 
loads are available. Arizona and New Mexico farm level milk output varies from 
steady to stronger. Pacific Northwest milk production is stronger. 
Manufacturers indicate there is some open processing time for spot milk and 
spot cream loads to fill. In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, 
farm level milk output varies from steady to stronger. Idaho handlers note 
milder weather has positively impacted cow comfort, which improved milk output 
this week. Spot milk loads are available. Dairy farmers throughout the region 
are meeting contractual milk volumes. Class III demands vary from steady to 
stronger, while all other Class demands are steady. Stakeholders convey cream 
load availability is somewhat tighter and demand is mixed. No changes in cream 
multiples are reported this week. Condensed skim milk availability and demand 
are steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.3919 - 1.8995
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.85 - 1.16
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.572 - 1.8995
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     0.96 - 1.16


Information for the period February 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly

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